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R24 RWL

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

99,705 mi
Last recorded99,705 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 RWL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 99,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface corrosion on all suspension items

Pass 29 Aug 2024 99,566 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 99,250 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 99,102 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 98,841 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 98,268 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 97,655 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 96,895 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 95,745 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 93,976 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 92,563 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 91,198 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 89,864 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 88,155 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 84,058 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 80,750 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 78,388 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 74,675 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 70,467 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 63,718 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 63,718 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Honda Accord?

Based on 2,311,969 MOT tests across 198,303 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,661
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
198,303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78,175
position lamp(s) not working 60,219
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53,983
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50,621
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R24 RWL is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1997 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 99,913 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Accord fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R24 RWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Accord typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Accord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R24 RWL registered?

R24 RWL is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R24 RWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R24 RWL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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